Chocolate Mint Pie
This rich and creamy Chocolate Mint Pie combines decadent chocolate with refreshing mint for a perfect dessert treat that’s both indulgent and invigorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch chocolate cookie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chocolate cookie crust for 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar and egg yolks until pale and thickened.
- Gradually pour the chocolate mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens (about 5 minutes). Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and peppermint extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of the whipped cream before serving.
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